The film is directed by Carter Smith from a screenplay by Scott B. Smith based upon the book by Scott Smith. The producers are Ben Stiller, Stuart Cornfeld and Chris Bender. The executive producers are Trish Hofmann, Jeremy Kramer, Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum.

Film Synopsis: Based on the terrifying best-seller by Scott Smith, "The Ruins" follows a group of friends who become entangled in a brutal struggle for survival after visiting a remote archaeological dig in the Mexican jungle - where they discover something deadly living among the ruins. "The Ruins" stars Jonathan Tucker ("The Black Donnellys"), Jena Malone ("Pride and Prejudice"), Shawn Ashmore ("X-Men: The Last Stand"), Laura Ramsey ("She's the Man") and Joe Anderson ("Across the Universe"). The film is directed by Carter Smith from a screenplay by Scott B. Smith.